Britain's Deepest Loch
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Loch Morar viewed from the north
Loch Morar viewed from the south
Loch Morar (Loch Mòrair), which is situated near the coastal village of Morar, is the deepest freshwater loch in the British Isles.
At 310m (1017ft) deep, it is deeper than much of the seabed off the west coast of Scotland.
The loch fills a steep-sided rock basin carved out by glaciers. It is 18km (12 miles) long and over 2km (1mile) wide in places.
The water from Loch Morar spills down to the sea along the River Morar. At one time it drained further south across the Mointeach Mhòr, but this route became blocked by glacial debris.
Loch Morar is a popular holiday spot on the picturesque Road to the Isles from Fort William to Mallaig and is an excellent place for kayaking.
But watch out if you're on the water. Loch Morar is also rumoured to be the home of a relative of the Loch Ness monster, known as Morag!
For more information about the Loch Morar area visit www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk
